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Cycle mechanic

Alternative titles for this job include Bike mechanic, bicycle technician, e-bike repairer

Cycle mechanics build, repair and service all kinds of bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters.

Average salary (a year)

£23,000 Starter

to

£30,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

37 to 44 week

You could work

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota

How to become

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How to become

You can get into this job through:

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • specialist private training courses

College

You could take a course to get a qualification and some of the skills needed to be a cycle mechanic.

Courses include:

  • cycle maintenance
  • cycle mechanics

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

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Apprenticeship

You could apply for a place on a Bicycle Mechanic Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.

This can take between 1 and 2 years to complete.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

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Work

You could start as a retail assistant in a bike shop or bike hire outlet. You could then apply for a job as a trainee mechanic if they have a repair workshop.

You'll need good customer service skills, a keen interest in cycling and some knowledge of cycle repairs.

Other Routes

You could study for technical cycle maintenance qualifications offered by an industry body like Cytech.

What it takes

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What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
  • problem-solving skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • customer service skills
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • the ability to sell products and services
  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

What you’ll do

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What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

As a cycle mechanic, you could:

  • talk to customers to identify problems with their bikes
  • estimate the cost of repairs and give quotes
  • carry out repairs and maintenance tasks like safety checks
  • build new bikes to customer specifications
  • order spare parts, keep a log of stock and process paperwork
  • attend cycling events to provide repairs and technical support

Working environment

You could work at a store or in a workshop.

You may need to wear protective clothing.

Career path and progression

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Career path and progression

With experience, you could become a workshop supervisor, head mechanic or training instructor.

You might also become self-employed and set up a bike repair business.

You could work for a sporting organisation, like British Cycling, who employ specialist mechanics to work with the British racing team.

Current opportunities

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Current opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

Bicycle Mechanic Apprenticeship

  • Wage: £15,704 a year Annually
  • Location: 24-25 Coningsby Street, Hereford

Bicycle Mechanic Apprenticeship

  • Wage: £15,704 a year Annually
  • Location: LONDON
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